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[" Brome County NEW Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Bell awarded court injunction against cell tower protesters Three protesters could be fined ïïSfSS** MI \"* KCt!c tusintss By Ann Davidson An interim interlocutory injunction was granted to Bell preventing protesters who stopped construction of the telecommunications tower on Route 243 in Bolton Pass from blocking access to the site until a judgment is rendered on August 17.On the evening of August 10 three of the many protestors against the erection of the Bell telecommunications tower were singled out and served a 20-page summons, giving them 14 hours to find legal representation, prepare a response, and appear in court.According to April O\u2019Donoughue, one of the spokespeople for the group, when requested to the judge they were not granted their wish GROUPE GUYST-LOUIS COWANSVILLE TOYOTA SCION MAZDA NISSAN groupeguystlouis.com RUE DE SALABERRY 450 263-8888 to find a defense lawyer to properly represent them.This court order has been made at an interim stage during the trial and is usually issued to maintain the status quo until judgment can be made.O\u2019Donoughue, Frank Salvatori, and Norman Roy are facing a potential fine of $23,000.While they can continue to protest on provision that they remain at least 25 feet from the access road, O\u2019Donoughue worries that by August 17 Bell will probably have the tower erected.The question remains whether or not Bell has to wait for the August 17 judgment as well.She claims that Bell \u201cwon\u201d this round on grounds that it presented its project as being \u201curgent.\u201d \u201cWe made our case as to why it was obviously not urgent since they have already waited two years.What would an extra week or two mean?\u201d As well, O\u2019Donoughue said that Bell\u2019s legal representatives cited Article 6 of the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, saying that the protesters were Cont\u2019d on page 9 ANN DAVIDSON The night before receiving a summons to court for an interlocutory injunction, cell tower protesters Norman Roy, Frank Salvatori, and April O\u2019Donoughue were issued a formal notice to stop preventing subcontractors of Bell working on the construction site.n V' r COWANSVILLE V Tim Dubois Sales Representative New and used vehicles 403 rue de la Rivière 450 263-6000 Cell: 450 578-1148 www.kiacowansville.com tdubois@kiacowansville.com j ELAN\u2019s DG lauds Knowlton community for richness in the arts Ati Ki fn A Thinking of selling.Please call for a free evaluation.450.242.1515 Let me list it.Let me sell it.Lets you move on.Peter Marsh GnMlf, By Ann Davidson t the launch for the second annual Arts Alive Festival in Knowlton last Friday held at Star Café, representatives from ELAN (English Language Arts Network) and Town-shippers\u2019 Association as well as the individuals and organizations involved came to celebrate the launch that outlined the lineup of events throughout the week of August 21.While this year\u2019s coordinator of ELAN\u2019s Arts Alive Quebec, Anne Clarke looked on, Director General of the organization Guy Rogers spoke about ELAN\u2019s history with Knowlton.He highlighted the influence of Knowlton\u2019s rich artistic commu-ann davidson nity as inspiration for the conception of ELAN\u2019s Arts Alive Guy Rogers of ELAN lauded the Knowlton community for its long history of arts and culture.Cont\u2019d on page 9 GROUPEGUYSTLOUIS.COM TOYOTA mazoa RUE DE SALABERRY, COWANSVILLE 450-263-8888 1 LOCATION - 4 DEALERSHIPS press ID PROTECTED BY page 2 Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Brome Coww/j/New Brome County Community Bulletin Board August 17 Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion 2 Curley Street, Sutton.Jackpot of $200 or more.Start at 6.30 p.m.Bring your friends and lucky charms.Information: 450-538-2864.August 18 Thursday, August 18: \u201cSoup Café\u201d Free.Come in and enjoy a bowl of homemade soup with us at noon! All women welcome.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530, avantenancy@bellnet.ca.August 19 Social night every Friday at the Sutton Legion.Play cribbage and bridge.Donation of $2.Come and have fun.August 20 Country dance with Jimmy Edwards Country Folks Band at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South Street, Cowansville on Saturday August 20 from 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.Jimmy is joined by four new musicians to make up the new band.Door prizes, 50-50 drawing, canteen on premises.Donation: $8 each.Please support the church and food bank.Come, bring a friend and enjoy country music at its best.August 20 Bam dance benefit walk for women\u2019s cancer-Yamaska Valley Optimists Saturday, August 20 at 6 p.m.at Heritage Farm, 217 Iron Hill, Lac Brome.BBQ_with music by Mayday.Tickets: adults: advance $ 20 - on site $25; children: $5.Contact: 450-777-9172 / 450-243-5317.August 21 All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion.Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty).Donation $8 adults, children 6 to 8 yrs $4 and little ones are always free.9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.2 Curly Street, Sutton.Information: 450-538-2210.August 21 Join us at 7 p.m.on Sunday August 21, for \u201cHymn Sing\u201d at St.James Anglican Church, 725 Lakeside in Foster.Those present choose the songs we sing so if you love to sing and make a joyful noise, this is the place to be.Everyone is welcome and we invite you to join us for refreshments afterwards in the hall.August 21 Knowlton Harmony Band concert this Sunday, August 21 at 2 p.m.in the Knowlton gazebo in Millpond Park.Bring your lawn chairs and listen to tunes of the present and times past.Hope you will join us! August 21 Church service officiated by Reverend David Lambie on Sunday August 21 at 9 a.m.Followed by coffee social hour and at noon hot dog/corn roast.We would love to meet again with friends that held special events such as baptisms, weddings, and memorials through the Creek United Church within the last few years.Please come and enjoy.Contact: May Banks\t(450-243-0280) or md.banks@sympatico.ca if attending the hot dog/corn roast.August 21-28 Arts Alive! Québec in Knowlton, Sunday, August 21 to Sunday, August 28.A festival with workshops in film, fairy land-art, screenplay writing, humour writing, swing dance, bamboo/paper sculpture, drumming, and painting open to all with free activities for children.($10-$15).A concert featuring The Young Novelists from Toronto ($20), a musical BBQ_($12) with Blues Bette Band and The Barr family, and a pork supper by Star Café.Sunshine Theatre presents a new play, Home Child, by Laura Teas-dale (free-will donation), and a play-reading of God of Carnage (adults $10).The festival takes place in Knowlton in a tent in Coldbrook Park and at Théâtre Lac Brome.Check it out at FB arts alive knowlton.Workshops are open to all ages, register early or buy tickets at Brome Lake Books 450-242-2242 or Théâtre Lac Brome 450-242-2270 information at www.arts-alive-quebec.ca.August 27 Flea market will be held on Saturday, August 27 at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.Drop off of donations will take place on August 5 and 19 from 9 a.m.to noon.For any other time please contact Dagmar Scherff at 450-777-9172.Please, no clothes or encyclopedias.September 17 Thirty-seventh annual Townshippers\u2019 Day, Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., Brome Fairgrounds, 345 Stagecoach Road.Celebrate the English-speaking community, rain or shine, with 10 entertainers, 90 artisans and exhibitors, silent auction, activities, food, historical tours, and more.Thank you for leaving your pets at home.Parking $2.Details: TDay.ca, 1-877-242-4421.CHURCH BULLETINS ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH -DUNHAM Sunday services at 10 a.m.- all welcome! The Reverend Sinpoh Han.Information: 450-295-2045.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME Services are at 9 a.m.First Sunday of the month will be at Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, second Sunday of the month will be at St.John the Evangelist, Brome, third Sunday of the month will be Church of the Ascension, West Brome, fourth Sun- day of the month will be St.Aidan, Sutton Junction.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Information: 450-538-8108.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Gathered round Christ, we are a community that searches out God\u2019s story in daily life.We worship together as follows: First Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Ridge Church is located on Ridge Road, in Stanbridge East, second Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Stanbridge East United Church located at or near 16 rue Academy, in Stanbridge East, third Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Wesley United Church locate at 51 River St.in Bedford, fourth Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Mystic United Church is located at the intersection of Mystic Road and the Walbridge Road, in the hamlet of Mystic (Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge).The fifth Sunday of the month location can be found on our website at: bedfordpastoral.org.or contact Wendy Near at the Church office on Thursday and Friday from 9 - 11 a.m.at 450-248-3044 or at home 450-248-2739 or at our email address which is Bedford.pastoral@yahoo.ca.CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m.followed by a coffee hour at 10 a.m.in the church hall.Information: 450-538-0530.COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville.Everyone is welcome.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, August 21 - worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd\u201e West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9 a.m.Celebration and remembrance of life events.Corn and hot dogs at noon.St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.EMMANUEL CHURCH Come together for a thoughtful and spiritual experience and give yourself a good start to the week.Sunday worship is at 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, at 10:30 a.m.Sunday school every third Sunday of the month.We serve the United Church communities of Brigham, East Farnham, Farnham, and Cowansville.but really anyone can find a home here.Give it a try and sample a Sunday.Wheelchair accessible.Worship Leaders: Emmanuel Congregation.Church office: 450-263-0204 website: nemmanuelcowansville.ca.ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH 366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton.You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m.Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.(side door).The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers.We welcome beginners and experienced\tmediators.\tRegular attendance not required.Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.All welcome.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Information: 450-538-8108 or visit our\twebsite\tat www.gracechurchsutton.org.GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children.Be a part of the family.Down-to-earth spirituality.Spiritual development for all ages at 101 rue Principale, Granby.Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services.Rev.Dr.Linda Marcotte guc-eug@bellnet.ca.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville and Vale Perkins.Worship service at 11 a.m.at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078).Please take note that there will be no worship services during the month of August and Labour Day Sunday ( September 4).Worship will resume at the regular time on Sunday, September 11.ST.GEORGE\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m.All welcome.Bienvenue a tous.Reverend Richard Gauthier, rector.Information: 450-372-2197.ST.PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton.St.Paul\u2019s \u2014 a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships.Throughout July and August there will be one blended service with traditional, contemporary, and modern music and format at 9:30 am.Sunday school.Please check out our new website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH The Church with a \u201cHeart\u201d 409 South Street, Cowansville.All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m.Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God\u2019s loving will.We\u2019d love to welcome you.Reverend George Campbell.Information: 450-955-3325 (leave message).P Tuesday, August 16, 2016 page 3 -Brome County N Sunshine Theatre set to premiere Teasdale\u2019s \u2018Home Child\u2019 An outdoor theatre production revealing a hidden true story By Ann Davidson Sunshine Theatre is set to present Laura Teasdale\u2019s \u201cworld-premier\u201d of \u201cHome Child\u201d on Friday August 26.As part of the spectacular lineup of workshops and performances at TBL\u2019s second annual Arts Alive Festival, the ANN DAVIDSON Laura Teasdale, actress, songbird, director, and playwright, presented a summary of her upcoming world premiere, \u201cHome Child,\u201d to be performed on August 26 at Coldbrook Park, during the second annual Arts Alive Festival in Knowlton.production is intended to be an outdoor theatre experience that Teasdale is hoping to take on the road.A true story so few are aware about that took place across Canada during the late 1860s through to 1932, Teasdale assures all that if they never knew about them before, they will walk away from the play with a good understanding.She claims that when she came to Knowlton, she knew nothing about \u201chome children.\u201d Her interest in this period in Canada when over 100,000 children emigrated from Britain was seeded by a visit to the BCHS Museum a number of years ago.There she gleaned information on an era that was steeped in myriad stories about alleged orphaned children from less privileged means who became the subjects of a social experiment known as the child emigration movement.Officials in Britain thought that these children would have healthier and more moral lives given the opportunity to grow up on farms in Canada.For Teasdale it was a particularly poignant story because the Knowlton Distributing Home, under the management of Annie MacPherson, received almost 5,000 children who were relocated to Canada to become indentured servants until they were free to leave at the age of 18 years old.Teasdale\u2019s play serves to highlight the good and the bad, the \u201cfairy tale happiness to absolute horror,\u201d the 70-year period that resulted in, for so many, a stigma that most took to their graves in silence.There are many descendants of British Home Children still living in this region as well as across Canada.Teasdale says that her production can be performed anywhere and is hoping that some will seize the opportunity to have it done in homes or on farms where these young people were fostered.She feels that, \u201cfor too long, this chapter in our history has been left unread.Their stories have been unspoken and unheard.\u201d Deeply involved in performing arts, Teasdale swings between the Sunshine Theatre, Knowlton Players, and her own independent productions as not just an actress and songbird, but as director and writer.She is known for her knack of bringing intimacy and connection between subject and audience by giving her themes a local flavour.Through the years her wit and sensitivity, coupled with her creativity, has repeatedly drawn her audiences into the fold and Ganaag Robert Frenette, 19 from Woodstock, New Brunswick, along with Katie Neu, 17 of Kitchener, Ontario, are two youths who share one thing in common.They have been bullied.They also work for change.The adversity they faced in school has propelled them to create Bullying-Canada.ca.- an anti-bullying website for youth and by youth.The website offers tips for a bystander, victim and bully.The site also features a database of links to other anti-bullying websites.Subscribe to the free e-newsletter \u201cYouth Voices\u201d that highlights anti-bullying work around the country by emailing to: Subscribe® BullvinaCanada.ca More information contact them by email at: lnfo@BullvinaCanada.Ca or visit their website www.BullyingCanada.ca \t Financial statements,\t Audit, Bookkeeping,\t Taxation, Corporations,\t Individuals, Estate planning\t \t and settlement,\t Farm and business\t transfers, re-organizations\tduke-cpa.com 127 Principale, Suite 105,\tT:(450) 263-4123 Cowansville, QC, J2K1J3\tFax: (450) 263-3489 Fondation de l'Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the BROME-MISSISQUOI-PERKINS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION to be held MONDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital (conference room 7, 2nd floor) 950 Principale Street, Cowansville, Quebec The Board of Directors will report on its activities ALL ARE WELCOME! www.fondationbmp.ca\tTel.450-266-5548 they, in turn, have left with rave reviews each time.Teasdale is delighted and grateful to Louise Penny\u2019s generosity of a tent in Coldbrook Park where \u201cHome Child\u201d will first be performed to the public on August 26, starting at 7 p.m.and followed by a musical performance by The Lovely Brothers.Admission: \u201cpay what you can.\u201d For more details check the Arts-Alive Knowlton program at: www.arts-alive-quebec.ca.Tickets and reservations: Theatre Lac-Brome: 450-2422270 or Brome Lake Books 450-242-2242.^ THURSDAY ÉCSIP NIGHT «sr special STEAK EAT SHRIMP AND BOTTLE OF WINE FOR TWO 6:00PM / 9:00PM Auberge Lakeview 50 rue Victoria, Lac-Brome, QC T: 450.243.6183 aubergelakeviewinn.com *Find us on Facebook RICHFORD COUNTRY CLUB Vermont\u2019s most scenic golf course Relaxed and beautiful scenery .But did you know that it is also Vermont\u2019s Most Family Friendly Golf Course?Starting on August 1st for NEW members only if there are 2 adult memberships within the same family the children (under 18) play free.Price for membership is $325.00 (plus tax) Canadian which includes the rest of the 2016 season and 2017 season.RICHFORD COUNTRY CLUB\t249 Golf Course Rd., Richford, VT 05476 (802) 848-3527 press Printed and distributed by PressReader Pr e s sR e a d er -Jjo\t0 4^27 8 4604 COPYRIGHT AMD PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW page 4 Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Letter Bronte Countyl^Yw Summary of the CIDI board\u2019s recent work To the Editor: We, at CIDI 99.1FM, are delighted that SM Clarke is interested in the radio station.CIDI 99.1FM has continued to broadcast despite many challenges.A complete overview of the work of the radio station will be available at our annual general meeting to be held in September at the Lac Brome Community Centre.Here is a brief summary of the work that Hans Rutten and the CIDI board have been doing: \u2014 The unpaid wages of former employees are being paid.\u2014 New equipment is being bought to allow us the possibility of live remote broadcasting.\u2014 The company of Yves R.Hamel et.Associes Inc.has been hired to advise the board as to how to improve the radius of our transmission.\u2014 We have provincial approval to begin Radio Bingo once again beginning in October.\u2014 We now have a live morning show every weekday morning from 7:00-9:00 with hosts Jacques Marchand and Kathleen Sears.\u2014 We hope to have a broadcast schedule published in the Brome County-News in the near future.In the meantime, we are still in the process of rebuilding and can use as much volunteer help as possible.Once again we are happy for this opportunity to be able to report on the progress of CIDI 99.1FM.Check the Brome County News or listen to the Bulletin Board at 9 a.m., 1 p.m.and 6 p.m.on CIDI 99.1 FM every day or on the web at www.cidi991.com for more information about the station and our Annual General Meeting.Sincerely, The Reverend Tim Wiebe, per The board of the new CIDI 99.1 National literacy event returns to Knowlton PGI for Literacy is September 10 COURTESY PHOTO Juno Award winner Connie Kaldor will perform at the Peter Gzowski Invitational for Literacy in Knowlton.Ilze Epners In 1986, award-winning Canadian broadcaster and journalist Peter Gzowski began raising funds for literacy through an annual golf tournament, the Peter Gzowski Invitational (PGI) \u2014 a single event that evolved into the national PGIs for Literacy.His goal was to raise much-needed resources for the thousands of adult learners who struggle with the challenge of low literacy.Held annually in every province and territory, the PGIs have raised more than $13.5 million since 1986.These funds directly support literacy initiatives in the provinces and territories where the PGIs are held.This year the Quebec PGI will sponsor a benefit concert and silent auction on Saturday, September 10 at the Brome Lake Community Centre in Knowlton.The program for the evening features Connie Kaldor \u2014 a Juno Award winning folk\tsinger (http://www.conniekaldor.com/).A student and a volunteer from the Yamaska Literacy Council will be recognized for their achievements.Our poet laureate for the event is Laura Teasdale.literacy is more than ABC.literacy strengthens communities Statistics confirm that 49 per cent of Quebec adults (2.5 million people) are challenged by low literacy; 800,000 of these people have serious difficulty with the printed word.Low literacy can be a B rome Co mity 5-b Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt E., Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCully Publisher Stephen Blake Editor Carolyn Marsh Secretary .Jesse Bryant Advertising ,, ,(819)5696345 Gazette (est, 1837) in 1908, The Record is ,(819)5696345 published by Alta Newspaper Group Lim-.(450)242-1188 ited Partnership, .(450)242-1188 Canadian Publications Mail Sendee Product Agreement No, 0479675, CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Abercorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.The Record was founded on February 7, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est, 1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9 A.M.TO NOON BCN RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Fridays.Must be 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in lifelong learning.If you know someone who has difficulty reading, tell him or her about local literacy services The Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC) is a local, not-for-profit community-based English-language organization dedicated to improving literacy skills of adults and older youth in Brome-Mis-sisquoi communities.YLC offers free, confidential, and individualized tutoring.Programs include \u201cEach One Teach One\u201d tutoring; a prison literacy program; a scribe service; and a reading buddy training program in partnership with several local elementary schools.Volunteer your time as a literacy tutor, and receive free training and support.One hundred per cent of the profits raised at the Quebec PGI benefit concert will go to support Yamaska Literacy Council programs.Be part of this wonderful and worthy event! There are a limited number of tickets \u2014 don\u2019t wait and be disappointed.Please note there are no reserved seats.For information and ticket reservation, please contact: Ilze Epners 450-243-0720, or contact the Yamaska Literacy Council at\t450-263-7503, yamaskalit@endirect.qc.ca.Cash sales of tickets at Brome Lake Books 450-242-2242.press Printed and distributed by PressReader P r e s ^R e a d er\t2^7 8 4 6 0 4 COPYRIGHT AMD PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, August 16, 2016 \u2022 page 5 BCN\tELEGANT LIVING EDITION La Dolce Vitae Putting the fun back in the backyard! Tayna Bardati We have entered the age of creating additional living space in our backyards.However, flipping through magazines about outdoor living, I notice one recurring trend; everything seems to be nice and pretty.but oh so boring.Just like the adult living room where ne\u2019r a child toy would dare to enter.What happened to making our backyards fun and inviting even for the little ones?So here are a few of my tips on how to put fun back into our elegant outdoor living spaces.1) A zip line.You can buy a kit to set up a zip line or slack line (also called tightrope), running either between trees or on sturdy posts.Slackers\u2019 kits have come highly recommended and can be found at www.thegrom-met.com.These kits are for beginners and are fun for all ages.Be sure to follow the installation instructions for safe fun.2) Loungers with hidden storage made from palettes or crates.While searching through Pinterest about palette projects in general, I came across so many ideas on building patio furniture from these recycled beauties.One of the best ideas that I saw was a lounger made from old palette wood that had storage space hidden in the box structure.This is the best way to reign in the abundance of backyard toys that you may have: add functional storage within your patio furniture.3)\tA sunken trampoline.Much safer than regular trampoline or a pool, this trampoline is at ground level and offers the same hours of fun without the unsightly above ground sets.You will need however to dig a big hole in your backyard and bury the trampoline so the top is level with the ground, and be sure to leave the space under the bouncy part completely free of any materials.4)\tOutdoor movie screen.This neat idea came from the notion that every kid should have the drive-in experience.There is nothing like watching a movie under the stars.Of course, nature must cooperate.There are companies that specialize in rental of outdoor screens and projectors or if budgeting allows, you can invest in your own outdoor home entertainment system.Start your search with Backyard Drive-In.com for some ideas on what you need.5)\tA backyard treehouse.What kid doesn\u2019t wish for a backyard treehouse?Treehouse architecture has become the new \u201cin\u201d thing and tree- houses have become more and more elaborate.You can even rent treehouse-like cabins in some parts of the world.My tip: keep it simple.Your kids don\u2019t need 500 square feet of tree-house, just a simple and safe area up in the trees will satisfy their need for Swiss Family Robinson-type fun.You don\u2019t necessarily need the trees either; your kid\u2019s get-away can be built on the ground, on a trampoline or can be multilevel if you wish.There are no rules to follow; only that it needs to be safe.6) A hammock or a Cacoon.I personally own a hammock made from parachute material and I love it, spending lounging between the trees with a good book.Recently, I came across another outdoor leisure tool that looks like a lot of fun: the Cacoon.Think of a small self-supporting tent, suspended from a tree about a foot off the ground like a tire-swing.This invention can be found at hang-in-out.com and looks so comfy to enjoy hours swinging from trees in a safe and shaded co- coon.7)\tA funky sprinkler.I remember spending many days running through my dad\u2019s lawn sprinkler and had so much fun with my friends.When my kids were younger, we found a fun sprinkler that wiggled around with several parts that attached.Many versions of sprinkler exist nowadays but it all comes down to basic fun running through the jets of ice cold water on sizzling hot days.The best thing about these toys: they can all be stored neatly away when night falls or the weather gets chillier.8)\tA swing set fire pit.A fire pit is one thing.Mix it up with a swing set, now that is a lot of fun.Spend hours swinging away while relaxing by the outdoor safely shielded fire pit.You just have to make sure that your swing is set up at a safe distance.If swings are not your thing, you can always exchange these for rocking chairs or rolling chairs by the fireside.Same feeling just a different way of getting there.9)\tAn outdoor shower.This can be practical yet esthetic, depending how you set it up or what materials you use.Think of integrating the shower as an awesome water feature in your backyard and use natural materials such as wood and stone to meld it into your outdoor decor.Also, think of supplying the water to this shower with a rain barrel and a solar powered pump, making it eco-friendly as well.10)\tFun inflatable pool stuff.If you have a backyard pool, think of adding floating beanbag chairs or inflatable bumper cars to add fun to those hours of pool-side lounging.Or invest in a floating ping pong table for more hours of active fun.Be sure to check your local town rules regarding any buildings or installations before adding any of these suggestions.With only a few weeks left to the summer, I am sure you can find the time to enjoy some of these before the white stuff falls on us.\u2014 Tayna Bardati is an Interior Designer and Home Staging Expert in Bromont (www.creationstayna.com), follow her on Facebook @ Tayna Bardati Home Staging, or on twitter #deco21girl.Editor\u2019s note: This column was first published in August 2014.Justice I BELIEVE I GIVE.1 888 234-8533 www.devp.org Advertise in our Career Section Many Record readers expect to change employment within the next year.Shouldn\u2019t your ad be in The Record\u2019s Career Section?For reservations or further information, please call 569-9525 Créations uJ Tayna Tayna Bardati Home staging and Interior Decorating services Email: InfaCs\u2019CreationsTayna.eom \u2022 Cell: 650 775_5Q1 0 tuu/w.creation stay na.com AUBERGE FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL ALL L C\\\\ EAT ROAST BEEF BUFFET AND BOTTLE OF WINE 6:00PM / 9:00PM Auberge Lakeview 50 rue Victoria, Lac-Brome, QC T: 450.243.6183 aubergelakeviewinn.com *Find us on Facebook (\tPrinted and distributed by PressReaderN pressings] PressR ea d er \u20220L?n,9L,